Video games was the big winner in France in 2023, supported by the significant rebound in video games hardware sales, which successfully resolved supply chain challenges previously encountered with static consoles. Moreover, a surge in volume sales helped offset inventory issues from the previous ye...
Sales in traditional toys and games in France remained in a negative slump in 2023, as the category continues to struggle with inflationary pressures and consumer price-sensitivity. Added to which, demographic factors are also playing a part in suppressing potential sales, including low birth rates ...
Sales of toys and games in France managed to achieve small positive value growth in 2023, supported by a strong performance in video games offsetting the ongoing slump in traditional toys and games. Traditional toys and games continues to struggle in light of inflationary pressures, with consumers r...
The decline in retail volume sales was strong in womenswear, as in many categories, due to stubbornly high inflation which has eroded purchasing power. More flexible lifestyles and dress codes are leading to more casual styles and outfits among Turkish women. Meanwhile, interest in health and wellne...
Womenswear in Norway faced decline in volume terms over 2024, although there are signs of improvement compared to 2023. Overall, the category is stabilising following a decline during the pandemic in 2020 and two years of strong growth thereafter. Current value sales have slowed somewhat in 2024, du...
During 2022 and 2023, womenswear in Chile recorded modest growth as a result of inflationary pressures affecting the country. However, the category is regaining stronger momentum in 2024, especially as womenswear holds considerable value share within apparel and footwear in the local market. ...
Womenswear retail volume sales picked in 2024 aided by manufacturers' investment in new collections and the promotion of more varied and affordable products in the Netherlands. Consumers were still budget-conscious, and this was reflected in growing demand for affordable and discounted fast fashion,...
Menswear remains in a volume slump in France in 2024, with value also falling into sub-decimal growth. Whilst menswear remains somewhat underdeveloped compared to the more mature category of womenswear and thus still holds good potential, it cannot escape the widespread challenges which are placing ...
Childrenswear remains in a structural slump in France in 2024, attributed to sluggish birthrates and the fact that many parents purchase second-hand apparel for their children, due to the fact that children grow out of their clothes quickly, and it is easy to find (and sell) good quality second-hand...
Jeans is in a volume slump in France in 2024, while value sales manage to achieve small positive gains. This follows the post-pandemic rebound in the 2020-2021 period, which has since declined. The current poor performance of jeans is attributed to consumers' price-sensitivity in light of an uncerta...